Sharjah: The 13th edition of the Suburbs Festival, one of Sharjah’s most prominent annual community programmes, is set to enliven Al Qarayen Park 4 from December 12th to 31st, 2024. The Sharjah Department of Suburbs Affairs (SDSA) held a press conference at the Bee’ah Group headquarters to reveal details of the festival. The event was graced by key figures including Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of SDSA, Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, and Khalid Jassim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA). Numerous officials, representatives from sponsoring entities, and media professionals were also in attendance.
According to Emirates News Agency, the festival’s carefully chosen venue, Al Qarayen Park 4, offers wide spaces and integrated facilities, ensuring ease of access and minimal congestion for attendees. Nestled amid the emirate’s main streets, the park provides an ideal setting for the festival’s diverse act
ivities. This year’s festival will present main corners designed to enhance the family experience, including a stage for a daily segment titled “Games with Suburbs,” which encourages family interaction. An Adventure Corner will focus on sustainability, using containers, while the Electric Games Corner will feature 17 new games suitable for all ages.
The festival will showcase 47 productive families, 25 small mobile carts, 10 large mobile carts, five cafes, and two bird shops. In line with Sharjah’s culture of volunteering, the festival has partnered with the Sharjah Volunteer Centre, engaging over 200 volunteers from three different organizations. This collaboration embodies Sharjah’s spirit of giving and social responsibility.
With a total of 92 events planned, the festival offers symbolic ticket prices to ensure accessibility. Individual tickets are priced at ten dirhams, while family tickets, allowing entry for up to seven people, cost 20 dirhams. Children under four and individuals with disabilities can
attend free of charge. Dr. Abdullah Sulaiman Al Kabouri, Director of the Department of Suburbs Affairs, emphasized that this year’s festival aligns with the vision of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to strengthen family and community ties.